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Harp

Harp with five playing strings of twisted raffia palm. The resonator box is of wood. 5 sticks, bent in an upward direction are attached to its base. The playing strings are attached to the face of the box, and the ends of the bent sticks. This instrument is a development of the Pluriarc (see E1411) and is a transitional form of the native guitar.

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    Bristol Museums
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